Maintenance

To clean the casing

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

To clean the terminals

If the terminals on the charging stand become dirty, the battery may not be charged properly. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab or a dry cloth periodically as illustrated below.

Terminals

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Specifications

System

Compact disc digital audio system

Laser diode properties

Material: GaAlAs

Wavelength: λ = 770 - 800 nm

Emission duration: Continuous

Laser output: Less than 44.6 µW

(This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the optical pick-up block with 7 mm aperture.)

D-A conversion

1-bit quartz time-axis control

Frequency response

20 - 20 000 Hz +1–2dB (measured by JEITA)

Output (at 3 V input level)

Line output (stereo minijack) Output level 0.7 V rms at 47 kΩ Recommended load impedance over 10 kΩ

Headphones (stereo minijack)

Approx. 5 mW + Approx. 5 mW at 16 Ω (Approx. 1.5 mW + Approx. 1.5 mW at 16 Ω)* *For the customers in Europe

Optical digital output (optical output connector) Output level: –21 - –15 dBm Wavelength: 630 - 690 nm at peak level

Power requirements

•Sony NH-14WM rechargeable battery: 1.2 V DC × 1

•LR6 (size AA) battery: 1.5 V DC × 1

•AC power adaptor (DC IN 3 V jack): 220 V, 50 Hz (Model for China) 120 V, 60 Hz (Model for Mexico)

•Rated current: 1 A

Operating temperature

5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (excluding projecting parts and controls)

Approx. 127 × 20.6 × 136.4 mm (5 × 13⁄16 × 5 3⁄8 in.)

Mass (excluding accessories)

Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz.)

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.